T.i.a
Posted 08/19/2021 11:06 am
Photography is slightly better, still lots of space.
Mint condition no, the condition of that coin is high VG - the minimum state for a cupronickel halfcrown. Notice George is a silhouette with little detail. The faces on the coin are both with flat lips and the coin has no lustre.
These 2 1950 halfcrowns are gVF at left and EF at right, neither would be considered mint. Notice the difference in condition between them and yours.
This would be considered a EF/AU condition portrait of the king.
Some help.
Halfcrowns dated 1947 and later are cupronickel and generally in the condition of yours are worth around 10c - 25c. No dates are scarce except 1963 and even then unless its brand new, 50c or less. A 1965 coin is set only and worth a few dollars.
The halfcrowns dated 1947 to 1951 are mega common.
1933 to 1946 are half silver and worth around $7 each in average condition (Good to Fine, like yours).
1935 and 1944 are better years.
I would also read my thread on the introduction to NZ Predecimal coins.
Mint condition no, the condition of that coin is high VG - the minimum state for a cupronickel halfcrown. Notice George is a silhouette with little detail. The faces on the coin are both with flat lips and the coin has no lustre.
These 2 1950 halfcrowns are gVF at left and EF at right, neither would be considered mint. Notice the difference in condition between them and yours.
This would be considered a EF/AU condition portrait of the king.
Some help.
Halfcrowns dated 1947 and later are cupronickel and generally in the condition of yours are worth around 10c - 25c. No dates are scarce except 1963 and even then unless its brand new, 50c or less. A 1965 coin is set only and worth a few dollars.
The halfcrowns dated 1947 to 1951 are mega common.
1933 to 1946 are half silver and worth around $7 each in average condition (Good to Fine, like yours).
1935 and 1944 are better years.
I would also read my thread on the introduction to NZ Predecimal coins.
